10/01/2015

UPDATING YOUR ROOM ON A BUDGET

Like many of you out there, the start of a brand new year makes me crave getting organised and starting afresh. I think one of the most important motivators is definitely having a tidy, relaxing environment to wind down in, sleep in, work in - or all three!

Towards the end of last year I decided I really wanted a room overhaul, but not having heaps of money going spare I've done it on a budget. These tips are also handy if you're heading back to uni & are after a few ways to personalise your standard room. It's so important to be in a space that feels like your own because you spend a whole lot of time there!

MAKE YOUR OWN WALL ART
My room just didn't feel finished until I'd put some frames and photos on the walls. I'm always lusting after gorgeous wall art online and in home departments but not being able to afford them I decided to make my own. I scoured Pinterest (literally a dream for interiors...) for inspiration, found a quote I liked, chose a font and stuck it in a frame - simple!

FAKE FLOWERS
There's not much I can say about these apart from that they're super cheap, instantly brighten up a space and you can combine any colours and flowers you like. I bought them in bunches then separated and arranged them in different jars and vases I had lying around.

IT'S ALL IN THE ACCESSORIES
It's true! I love shopping for home accessories because they really can make a space. I always found that cute accessories were important for personalising my uni rooms. All of my cushions are from Primark at around £3 each - you can't go wrong! Bargain shops are also unlikely places to find gorgeous bedroom pieces.

FEATURE WALL
Doesn't everyone love a good feature wall? Not only do they look great though, they're also very cost effective as wallpaper can be pretty expensive! If you've got a little alcove or corner in your room like mine, patterned wallpaper is perfect for making a feature of it.

I love the cushions they are so pretty I like to scour h&m, primark and wilko for accessories like that, and will look into investing in some decent fake flowers as sometimes they look pretty poo haha xxx

Great tips and such a lovely interior!I like to get little items from charity shops to brighten up my bedroom, they usually only cost a pound or two so I'd suggest looking there :)Maeve // Thrift O'Clock